astonishing
UK/ә'stɒniʃiŋ/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Causing great surprise or amazement; remarkably impressive.
令人惊讶的，惊人的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedastonroot
+
ishto make, to cause to become
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=astonishing
Common Collocations
- 1.astonishing speed惊人的速度
- 2.astonishing feat惊人的壮举
- 3.astonishing discovery惊人的发现
Example Sentences
- 1.
The view from the mountain was astonishing.
- 2.
His astonishing performance earned applause.